1 . Grace Hemingway gifted her son, Earnest, a copy of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s epic poem Hiawatha on his sixth birthday. While it’s hard to say how much her choice of gift influenced Earnest Hemingway at the time, he grew up to become one of the most famous writers in history.

Books can make for charming gifts. Giving a book as a gift to someone is much more than a simple exchange of goods.

When giving books, think about your recipients’ (接受者) favorite. It is worth the time to try and find a rare copy, like first editions or signed copies. They’ll be delighted by the effort. Are your friends stuck in a dullness and in need of some motivation? You can gift them a book that offers inspiration. Also, not mainstream yet useful guides related to their career are helpful.

A book when received as a gift has meaning to the recipient by itself if you’ve put some thought into it. An inscription (题词) adds to the appeal of your gift by making it more individualized. Without an inscription, although still meaningful, the book is just a book indistinguishable from hundreds of thousands of copies out there. A case for not penning down an inscription is that it makes it easier for them to pass it on to someone else if they don’t like the book.

Wondering if you should give your recipient a hardcover or a paperback? There is no universal preference among readers. Some like the paperbacks because of the convenience, easy to carry around and travel with. But many people, including me, prefer hardcovers because they’re more traditional and last much longer. A study designed to find a relation between the weight of wine bottles and their prices found that in most cases the weight of a wine bottle related positively with the price. The weight helped consumers perceive the wine as better.

In a word, books can make for memorable gifts. A good book gifted thoughtfully will create a pleasant memory.

1. Why is Earnest Hemingway mentioned in the first paragraph?

A．To share a book.	B．To present a fact.
C．To introduce the topic.	D．To make a comparison.

2. What is the third paragraph mainly about?

A．Who the gift should be given.	B．How a book should be presented.
C．Where a proper book can be found.	D．What kinds of books can be chosen as gifts.

3. Why is an inscription advised to be included in a gifted book?

A．To make the book more personal.

B．To record the giver’s reading experience.

C．To make the content of the book more appealing.

D．To allow the book to be more pleasing to the eye.

4. What does the author want to convey when it comes to the study about wine bottles?

A．Good wine is all in heavier bottles.

B．The weight of a book determines its price.

C．A hardcover book is often valued more as a gift.

D．The price of wine depends on the quality of its bottle.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the woman's second book titled?

A．Michael's Sunshine.

B．Midnight.

C．The Snow Tree.

2. Why does the woman write on the topic of forgiveness?

A．It always interests her.

B．It's a popular topic.

C．It touches readers most.

3. What is the woman working on recently?

A．A research project.

B．A book review.

C．A new book.

4. What did the woman want to be at first?

A．A writer.

B．An interviewer.

C．A movie maker.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. When did the novel come out?

A．Last month.

B．In 1973.

C．In 1978.

2. What is the novel based on?

A．Individual experiences.

B．Historical stories.

C．A new agricultural study.

3. How did the girl’s uncle get his life changed?

A．By writing this novel.

B．By working hard in the countryside.

C．By taking the college entrance examination.

4. What can be learned from this conversation?

A．The girl’s uncle lived a comfortable life in the 1970s.

B．The girl’s uncle used to be a factory worker.

C．The girl’s uncle had stayed in the countryside for about 5 years.

6 . While there are many books available that explore resilience (韧性), the following are our favorites based on their contribution to our theoretical understanding and practical application of the concept.

Developing Resilience: A Cognitive-Behavioral Approach—Michael Neenan

Michael Neenan uses a cognitive-behavioral(认知行为) approach to increase resilience in clients. In his insightful book, Neenan explores what we mean when we talk about resilience and discusses why one person can overcome multiple challenges and crises at the same time while another failed.

Resilience: The Science of Mastering Life’s Greatest Challenges—Steven Southwick, Dennis Charney, and Jonathan DePierro

Now in its third edition, this in-depth and valuable book will become a fundamental resilience resource to be revisited repeatedly. Steven Southwick, Dennis Charney, and Jonathan DePierro offer deep insight into resilience as a complex product of genetic, Diolog1cal social, and psychological factors.

Resilience: A Practical Guide for Coaches—Carole Pemberton

While this is a relatively short book at less than 200 pages, resilience coach Carole Pemberton packs a great deal of practical and helpful information in it on how to coach clients to overcome difficulties and achieve their potential.

The Resilience Club: Daily Success Habits of Long-Term High Performers —Angela Armstrong

As a strategic leadership partner, Angela Armstrong supports leaders in delivering sustainable high performance using a series of resilience habits. She believes that with the right tools and mindset, we can deal with life’s challenges and say yes to the exciting opportunities that present themselves. Her goal is for clients to develop a balanced set of resilience habits that support managing and handling both challenges and opportunities as they arise.

1. Of the four books, which book is worth rereading?

A．Developing Resilience: A Cognitive-Behavioral Approach

B．Resilience: The Science of Mastering Life’s Greatest Challenges

C．Resilience: A Practical Guide for Coaches

D．The Resilience Club: Daily Success Habits of Long-Term High Performers

2. What made Angela Armstrong’s book stand out?

A．Focusing on building resilience through daily habits.

B．Analyzing the possible reasons for potential failure.

C．Updating relevant information of biological factors.

D．Offering valuable suggestions on addressing pressure.

3. What do the four books have in common?

A．They have three coauthors.	B．They are based on examples.
C．They share the same theme.	D．They adopt common methods.

7 . Independent Bookstores in New York

Forbidden Planet

Located on 832 Broadway in Union Square, Forbidden Planet is one of the world’s largest comic book, graphic novel and collectible retailers (零售商). Located next to The Strand, it is known to be a treasure spot for comic and science fiction lovers. Forbidden Planet has been around since 1981, and readers can not only visit the store but also order items from its official website for delivery.

Bluestockings Cooperative

Named after The Blue Stockings Society, a mid-18th century English political movement and literary discussion group to promote literature written by and for women, this volunteer-powered bookstore encourages community dialogue about social issues while also offering visitors access to a fair trade cafe. Through a series of monthly workshops, performances, and readings, Bluestocking aims to create a safe place for discussing topics such as gender studies, political theory and the environment.

Chartwell Booksellers

Named after Winston Churchill’s home in England’s Kent countryside, Chartwell Booksellers is the only Winston Churchill-themed bookstore in the world. With original transcripts of his speeches, biographies, rare books, paintings, and Churchill’s signed texts, this bookshop, located at 55 East 52nd Street in Midtown, is devoted to this former British statesman, army officer, and writer.

Albertine Books

Albertine prides itself on being the only bookstore in New York featuring exclusively French and English books, over 14, 000 of them. The bookstore is partnered with the Cultural Services of the French Embassy, proving that literature can create friendship beyond borders and foster a better world for all. The shop often hosts discussions and events, bringing the world of literature closer to the world of global history and government.

1. What can customers do at Bluestockings Cooperative?

A．Enjoy free food in the cafe.	B．Become a community volunteer.
C．Participate in various discussions.	D．See the largest comic book collection.

2. What is special about Chartwell Booksellers?

A．It’s a themed bookstore.	B．It has the most book types.
C．It’s named after a famous man.	D．It partners with other organizations.

3. Which bookstore is the best choice for a French learner?

A．Forbidden Planet.	B．Bluestockings Cooperative.
C．Chartwell Booksellers.	D．Albertine Books.

8 . On a recent visit to her family home in Atlanta, Stella came across some papers from her tenth- grade English class. Looking at her essays and the notes, Stella was struck by how the work she did in that class informed her work now as an editor. Her teacher, Mr. Newman, always encouraged his students to dig deeper. Stella learned that the best way to understand literature is by asking, “What is this work trying to accomplish?” Now, when she sits down to edit a manuscript (手稿) that’s one of two guiding questions Stella asks herself, followed by, “How can I help the author fully realize that vision?”

Those questions were at the top of Stella’s mind when Freewater by Amina landed on her desk. As Stella made editorial suggestions, she was mindful of the balancing act involved in writing about a topic as painful as slavery and doing so through the eyes of a child. Stella kept a kid reader in mind-someone who might have learned only a part of this history. Stella and Amina went back and forth in phone calls, e-mails, editorial letters, and notes directly in the manuscript, until they agreed that Freewater was exactly where it needed to be.

The novel hit bookshelves on February 1, 2022, and nearly a year later was awarded the John Newbery Medal. Amina became only the third Black woman to be awarded that medal in the award’s one-hundred-and-one-year history, and Stella became the first Black editor to edit a Newbery-winning book.

Stella’s strategic approach to editing, personal warmth, and keen editorial insight have won her universal admiration from authors and colleagues, who also enjoy her sense of humor and infectious laugh. She is a powerful advocate for all the authors in her orbit, which recently came to include her mother, Wanda M. Morris, whose novel All Her Little Secrets has been widely acclaimed and even optioned for TV.

1. What’s Stella’s tenth-grade English teacher like?

A．Humorous.

B．Determined.

C．Inspiring.

D．Cautious.

2. What’s Stella’s major concern as an editor?

A．The novelty of the manuscript.

B．The writer’s purpose of writing.

C．The writer’s understanding of literature.

D．The practical significance of the work.

3. What’s paragraph 2 mainly about?

A．Why Amina created Freewater.	B．Who Freewater is intended for.
C．What message Freewater conveys.	D．How Stella helped improve Freewater.

4. What does the underlined word “acclaimed” mean in paragraph 4?

A．Applied.

B．Adapted.

C．Praised.

D．Shared.

10 . Four Best Books for Teens

The How-To Cookbook for Teens

Price: $19

Cooking is a useful life skill and tons of fun for teens. This beginner-friendly book written by Julee Morrison is packed with 100 simple recipes in an easy-to-follow format that uses everyday, affordable ingredients. Parents love this book because it motivates teens to cook and is well-suited for them to cook all by themselves.

The Outsiders

Price: $13

The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton is about two weeks in the life of a 14-year-old boy. The novel tells the story of Ponyboy Curtis and his struggles with right and wrong in a society in which he believes that he is an outsider.

52 Modern Manners for Today’s Teens

Price: $23

52 Modern Manners for Today’s Teens is more than a book—it’s a 52-week calendar that provides teens (and their parents and caregivers) with crucial tips on living in today’s society. Author Brooke Romney tackles topics like Internet privacy, friendship, respecting people’s homes, helping others, and knowing yourself.

Hey, Kiddo

Price: $15

Fans of author Jarrett J. Krosoczka will know him for his Lunch Lady and Jedi Academy books. This graphic (漫画的) novel goes into the author’s childhood as he struggles with a family facing addiction and finds art to help him survive. New and long-time fans of graphic novels will appreciate the depth of this impactful story.

1. Which book will you buy if you are interested in cooking?

A．Hey, Kiddo.	B．The Outsiders.
C．The How-To Cookbook for Teens.	D．52 Modern Manners for Today’s Teens.

2. Who wrote The Outsiders?

A．S. E. Hinton.	B．Julee Morrison.
C．Brooke Romney.	D．Jarrett J. Krosoczka.

3. How much should you pay if you want to buy three copies of Hey, Kiddo?

A．$39.

B．$45.

C．$57.

D．$69.